2 dead, 8 rescued after boat capsizes off Florida's Lower Keys
The U.S. Coast Guard says it's still searching for five people.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 7, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Dr. Scott Gottlieb and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Florida prosecutor suspended for stance on abortion law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended a prosecutor who refused to enforce a new abortion ban and also supported gender-affirming treatment for minors. Attorney Andrew Warren joined CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss why his suspension is unconstitutional.
Florida governor suspends prosecutor over abortion law, gender-affirming care
Ron DeSantis suspended Andrew Warren for pledging not to enforce the state's new 15-week abortion ban and for supporting gender-affirming treatments for minors.
Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins dead at 24
Dwayne Haskins, a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died Saturday at the age of 24. He was struck and killed by a dump truck while trying to cross a highway in Florida, the state's highway patrol said. CBS News Pittsburgh reports.
Florida reinstates controversial redistricting map
A Florida appeals court reinstated a new and controversial congressional map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who calls the map "race-neutral." CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with William March, a Florida political reporter and analyst for the Tampa Bay Times, about what sparked the controversy.
Southern Florida deals with flooding
Parts of south Florida are dealing with flooding as a tropical system moved across the state Saturday. CBS News anchor Nikki Battiste spoke with CBS Miami reporter Joan Murray about the hardest-hit areas.
Disney World may not lose special tax status
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would make Disney World's special tax status a thing of the past. However, Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter with CBS Miami, says this bill is just the start of a political power play.
Trump takes center stage at CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC, has released results from its annual straw poll. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest from the event, where former President Donald Trump addressed the crowd Saturday night.
Grieving father erupts at Parkland school shooter's trial
A grieving father erupted in anger as he told jurors about the daughter school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered along with 16 others four years ago.
Feds target U.S. companies caught in lucrative shark fin trade
Every year, the fins of as many as 73 million sharks are sliced from the backs of the majestic sea predators.
Senate OK’s, sends gun control bill to House
The Senate has passed a gun control bill, 65 to 33. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will vote on it Friday - then send it to President Biden's desk. It’s been one year since the Surfside, Fla. building collapse. And a judge has given final approval to a settlement topping $1 billion for victims. And the Supreme Court will release more decisions in the morning. One could involve the fate of Roe v. Wade.
Tropical Storm Alex eyes Bermuda
Tropical Storm Alex is barreling toward Bermuda after killing three in Cuba and dumping more than a foot of rain on southern Florida. On D-Day’s 78th anniversary, visitors in Normandy, France are honoring the nearly 160,000 troops who stormed the beach in the iconic WWII invasion. The pandemic sidelined celebrations the last two years. And “Top Gun: Maverick” was tops at the box office for the second weekend in a row.
Russia’s Ukraine forces apparently regrouping
Russian troops appear to be regrouping in areas of Ukraine where Moscow pledged to scale back attacks. The first lawsuit’s been been filed over Florida's new, controversial “don't say gay" law. And the excitement’s building as Sunday’s Grammy Awards approach. You can watch them here on CBS.
Russia launches offensive in eastern Ukraine
Russia’s offensive in eastern Ukraine is underway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows that his country’s forces will fight to defend the area. Alex Jones's Infowars has filed for bankruptcy after numerous defamation suits from families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. And a community in Florida’s Sarasota County had an unusual Easter Sunday visitor – a 10-foot alligator.
Russia intensifies assault on eastern Ukraine
Russian troops have stepped up their assault on eastern Ukraine. European officials fear the key port city of Mariupol could fall in days. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on state lawmakers to strip Disney World of its status letting it operate as an independent government around its theme parks, as their feud over the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law heats up. And Major League Baseball may implement a pitch clock after a new report showed it shaved 20 minutes off minor league games.
Alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine
Outcries are growing worldwide over alleged Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine. Severe Florida weather is behind the cancelation of more than 3,500 flights across the U.S. And Jon Batiste won Album of the year honors as the Grammys were handed out in Las Vegas for the first time.
MoneyWatch: Florida pushes financial literacy
A subcommittee in Florida's House unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that, if it becomes law, would require students to take a half-credit course on financial literacy and money management. State Representative Matt Willhite joins CBS News to discuss the effort to make make financial literacy a requirement for high school graduation.
Goat knocks over reporter - caught on tape
WWSB-TV reporter Linda Carson was at the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Fla., reporting about kids who raise goats, when one goat decided that it was not pleased to have her in the pen. He charged her, knocked her to the floor and even came back for a second charge.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Exhaustion?
Caught on Tape: A high-speed chase in Miami-Dade, Fla., ended when police arrested two out of three suspected bank robbers. The suspects seemed to be exhausted when they were caught.
Missing mom
Authorities in Florida are searching for 37-year-old Alisa Summers after police say she was seen being forced into a car by her estranged husband Saturday. A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman provides an update on the case.
Unusual 911 call
Florida authorities are sharing the details of an unusual 911 call on New Year's Eve, from Michael Lester who said he wanted to report himself drunk-driving. Polk County Sheriff's officials say the dispatcher kept him talking while directing officers to the scene. Listen to the entire exchange here provided by the sheriff's department.
Over 1,000 miles from the deadly terror attack in Orlando, Florida, on the island of Puerto Rico, a family is mourning the loss of a loved one
Over 1,000 miles from the deadly terror attack in Orlando, Florida, on the island of Puerto Rico, a family is mourning the loss of a loved one. Angel Candelario Padro was killed in the attack on Orlando's Pulse nightclub. More than half of the victims were Puerto Rican. CBS News digital journalist Alex Pena reports.
Watch: Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase
A 34-year-old man attempted to get away from police over the weekend by jumping from the top of a Florida bridge into a river after losing control of a stolen van. Aerial footage provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office shows the man plunge into the water as deputies closed in. Read more here.
Tiger Woods Breathalyzer test
Jail video newly released by the Jupiter, Florida Police Department shows golf great Tiger Woods appearing confused as he is administered a Breathalyzer test following his May 29 DUI arrest. The test showed Woods did not have alcohol in his system, and Woods has since blamed the incident on prescription medication.
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
California mother pleads not guilty to murder of 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.